Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 2 Amniotic Fluid Test
Short Name: Pre-Op Panel
Also known as: Pre-Surgical Panel, Pre-Anesthesia Panel
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 2 Amniotic Fluid Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹1,697. Uses See individual assays on Serum, Plasma, Whole Blood, Urine samples. Results in Reports are delivered daily. The exact time depends on the collection time and the laboratory location.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To evaluate overall health, blood counts, glucose, kidney function, coagulation and select infection markers before a surgical procedure.
- Test Code
- 3575
- Price
- ₹1,697
- Sample Type
- Serum, Plasma, Whole Blood, Urine
- Result Time
- Reports are delivered daily. The exact time depends on the collection time and the laboratory location.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- See individual assays
Sample Collection
Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) and Consent form for HIV testing and pre-test counselling (Form 10 and 10A) are mandatory. Follow the treating doctor's instructions regarding medicines and fasting. Inform the lab if you are on blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
Method: Venipuncture and random urine collection
Laboratory Analysis
A tourniquet is applied and blood is drawn from a vein into multiple tubes. A random urine sample is also collected in a sterile container. The procedure takes about 10 minutes.
Report Delivery
Press the puncture site for a few minutes. You can usually resume normal activities unless advised otherwise by the treating doctor.
Timeline: Reports are delivered daily. The exact time depends on the collection time and the laboratory location.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To evaluate overall health, blood counts, glucose, kidney function, coagulation and select infection markers before a surgical procedure.
How to Prepare
- Collect 3 mL serum in SST tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 10 mL random urine in sterile screw-capped container.
- Collect 3 mL whole blood in Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube for prothrombin time. Mix thoroughly by inversion.
- Transport the Blue Top sodium citrate sample to the laboratory within 4 hours. If not possible, make platelet-poor plasma within 1 hour as specified.
- Ship serum, plasma, EDTA whole blood and urine refrigerated within 48 hours.
- Submit duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) and HIV consent form (Form 10 and 10A) along with the sample.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"A pre-operative panel gives key baseline information before surgery. Identifying anaemia, renal impairment, glucose intolerance or an unsuspected infection early can help reduce perioperative risk and improve outcomes."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Specimen not labelled properly.
- Missing coagulation requisition form (Form 15).
- Missing HIV consent form (Form 10 and 10A).
- Clotted or haemolysed blood sample.
- Sample received after the specified stability time without appropriate processing.
Understanding Your Results
Contact your treating doctor if your report shows any abnormal value, if you are on blood-thinning medicines, or if you develop new symptoms such as fever, bleeding, chest pain or breathlessness before the scheduled surgery.
Limitations
- ⚠Screening tests for HIV, HBV and HCV require confirmatory testing if reactive.
- ⚠Normal results do not guarantee absence of all medical risks during surgery.
- ⚠Results must be interpreted by a doctor along with clinical examination and other investigations.
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal bruising or bleeding at the puncture site
- ●Slight discomfort during blood collection
- ●Rare fainting or dizziness
- ●Very low risk of infection at the collection site
Interfering Factors
- ●Haemolysed or lipaemic samples may interfere with biochemical assays.
- ●Prothrombin time can be affected by anticoagulant therapy or improper sample collection.
- ●Non-fasting status or recent carbohydrate intake can affect random glucose.
- ●Recent blood transfusion may affect blood group and hemoglobin measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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